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Newspaper

Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1958

Page

3

Three Men Stranded In Snow For 14 Hours Near Opal

Community members searched Friday morning for Francis Tanner and John Everild who failed to reach a basketball game trip to Lyman. Orielle Wilkerson Frank Bryan and Charles Hayes located the stranded car on the Opal road stuck in a snow drift. They kept the occupants warm using two blankets and frequent car checks. The group was marooned for 14 hours before rescue arrived.

Francis Tanner John Everild Lyman Orielle Wilkerson Frank Bryan Charles Hayes Opal

Lowell D Twitchell Promoted to Captain at Missile School

Huntsville Alabama reports Lowell D Twitchell promoted from first lieutenant to captain at the U S Army Ordnance Guided Missile School. He serves as scheduling and land and timing officer of the Surface-to-Air Missile Division. Twitchell is a Kemmerer Wyoming native, a graduate of Kemmerer High School and the University of Utah, and is married to Nadine Mathis with two children Lucinda and Muate.

Huntsville Alabama Lowell D. Twitchell Bit Piney Wyoming Twitchell U.S. Army Manon” ‘Dichell Bg Piney University of Tinos Alpha Capa Psi Lucinda Muate

Lions Club Newsletters Donor List Receipts Report

The Lions Club notes thanks for help with Christmas and New Year events. Financials show receipts of 876.31 with expenditures for orchestral costs 350.00 and advertising 341.03, leaving a credit balance yet to be submitted and paid.

C. A. Fear, Jr

Reverend John Thornton attends UW leaders conference

The Rev. John Thornton, pastor of Pinedale and Big Piney Congregational Community churches, will travel to Laramie this week to attend the International Affairs conference for community leaders. The event is sponsored by the University of Wyoming International Affairs committee and funded by a Carnegie Foundations grant.

John Thornton Pinedale Big Piney Laramie University of Wyoming International Affairs Committee Carregie Foundations

Carl Grable reports from Huancayo Peru February 1958

Carl Grable writes from Huancayo Peru describing altitude and climate in central Peru. He notes Hacienda Latve and Peruvian dairy and sheep farming methods, mentions local Indian cattle care and cheese production, and reflects on meat consumption and poultry yards. He also recounts two way IFYE exchange with Victor Cananay from Sublette County and his plans to return.

Peru U. S Wyoming Perz Ruaneays Fowess Victor Canunay Victor IFYE Subléie Fai Jensen Vietor Mongefu Vitvor Hue Tiends Sublette Carl Grable

Valentine Shower for Anna Lewis at Betty Tucker Home

Valentine's Day gathering hosted by Velma Duncan and Virgina Spngee at Betty Tucker's home featured games and many gifts for Anna Lewis. Attendees included Odile Eubanks, Winita Lawrence, Beth Williams, Deean Schaffer, Lonetta Saar, Carol Byard, Mary Lou Madson, Trene Cameron, and Marjorie Iverson. Nearby travel notes list several residents visiting Kemmerer for shopping and dental care in Evanston.

Anna Lewis Velma Duncan Virgina Spngee Betty Tucker Ides Aula Odile Eubanks Wintia Lawrence Beth Williams De~ean Schaffer Lonetta Saar Carol Byard Mary Lou Madson Trene Cameron Marjorie Iverson

Unbranded Calves From Sublette County Reported For Sale

Official inspections of unbranded beef calves under six months old were made before sale or shipment. Reports received from Ogden Union Stock Yards dated January 6, 1958, consignors include Archie Anderton and G. HL Good is the executive officer of the Wyoming Live Stock & Sanitary Board.

Wyoming Ogden Union Stock Yards Archie Anderton Piney i G. HL Good Wyoming Live Stock & Sanitary Board

Sweetheart Ball At School Auditorium Adorned In Candy Theme

One of the nicest social school functions was held last Saturday night in the school auditorium as FHA girls hosted their annual dance with a Candy Land theme. The west wall housed a flame covered house with a lollipop garden, and the east featured a candy garden with Cupid views and red white towers. Miss Deanne Fear and Mr Allen Bradley served as King and Queen on a swing centerpiece, while large candy canes greeted guests at the entrance. Music was provided by the orezezka trio. sponsors included Miss Dorothy Micheh, a H. A. teacher.

FHA Deanne Fear Allen Bradley Kang Queen Ralph Armstrong Opal Orezezka Susic Dorothy Micheh H. A

Pink and Blue Shower for Mrs Richard Griggs

Movs Richard Griggs was honored at a pink and blue shower Monday evening at the home of Mrs Rulen Woffinden with hostesses Mrs Kenneth Fear Jr and Mrs Woffinden. Games featured guests chasing a gal and presenting it to the honoree. favors included baby themed pins and napkin gowns. Several invités attended including Mrs Jerry Wale and Mrs May Stacy among others.

Richard Griggs Rulen Woffinden Hestecces Myr Jerry Wale Irs May Stacy Sylvester C.gt James Carr John Tanner T.D O'Neil Robert Lucas Nel Lunde

Calpet Sailor Training in Florida

Robert EB Shinsel of Calpet Airman Apprentice in the Navy trains at Whibby Field Naval Auxiliary Air Station Milton Florida. He participates as a student in instrument and tactical flight procedures under the Naval Air Basic Training command.

Robert Eb, Shinsel Calpet Navy Whilby Field Naval Auxiliary Air Station Milton Fla Naval Naval Ai Basic Training Command

Sublette County Leaders Attend Wyoming 4-H College

Six Sublette County 4-H Club leaders join 144 other state leaders at the Wyoming State 4-H Leaders Conference held at the University of Wyoming. The four day sessions cover agriculture and home economics, 4-H philosophy, and leadership. speakers include Ed Aiten Doris Johnson and Elmer L. Rogers among others.

Sublette County Wyoming Ed Aiten Federal Exikenseon Service Washington, D. G Doris Johnson Coats & Gark, Inc New York Ed Bradley Lara- Tuc Emmie Nelson National Elmer L. Rogers Wyong Civil Defense Uneyenne George Nish Lye Udit Weir Qno Mule Iuprovement Tne Soval Cuenaar Muudes Wiwe Oitens and Orgamiezltiens Wlyomaag

Knedale Couple Entertain at a Turkey Dinner

Mr and Mrs Melin Gurney of Tunedle hosted a wedding anniversary dinner honoring Mr and Mrs Kenneth av Jr Other attendees included Mr and Mrs Dale Wissler Johnny Mr and Mrs Kennita Pear Sr Lynda and Melodie Fear The event featured turkey with all the trimmings and occurred on Feb 14 The notice also mentions Kash and the Pineyites winning a game Wednesday night at Big Virey No.

Melin Gurney Tunedle Mirs Kenneth Av Dale Wissler Johnny Kennita Pear Lynda Melodie Fear Tukey Wii Tas Fursh Toe Jackson Kash

Wyoming Roots Tie Militant Family to Cheyenne Heritage

Two boys born in Cheyenne while their father was stationed at a nearby air force base claim Wyoming as their true home despite the family’s move to Maryland. The narrative frames enduring ties to the Cowboy State as their father serves at Ft. Meade.

Cheyenne Flb Warren Afb Wyoming Ft. Mead, Md

Triangle Club Meets in Big Piney on February 13

The Triangle Club of Big Piney gathered February 13 at the Legion Hall with hosts Pat Foshe and Mary Moore. President Devid Virestko led the session. includes prayer, poems, and readings, plus finances, upcoming events in Pinedale Casper and Big Piney, and a charity bake sale planned for February 22.

Triangle Club Big Piney Legion Hall Pat Foshe Mary Moore Devid Virestko Mradne Painter Skappy Ister Nora Ryburn Chatc‘rman International Relary Committee Legion Hell Sauuday Mune Gray

Wool Department course draws record enrollment at Larama

Larama Wyoming University Wool Department reports a record enrollment for its sheep and wool short course in its 30 year history. The program covered sheep feeding breeding and performance testing with lectures demonstrations of lamb carcass and market lamb production plus tours of wool processing labs and new production and marketing methods. Sublette county students included Charles F O Spence Big Piney Ivan Shefly Bowder Jens Carl Arbightt County Agent ianedale.

Larama Wyoming University

Larry Johnson Surprised at Birthday Party

Larry Johnson was honored by a small group of friends with a birthday surprise at his home on Tuesday February 18. A cake, ice cream and coffee were served as Johnson opened gifts. well wishes included a March of Dimes appeal for future birthdays.

Lary Johnson Larry

Homemakers Club to Meet February 24 at Legion Hall

The Junior Homemakers Club for younger women meets Monday February 24 at 7 30 p m at the Legion Hall. Hostesses Mrs James Carr and Mrs John Tanner greet attendees and invite guests. Dues will be decided and club name chosen while Miss Stel McKinstry outlines food dollar spending and demonstrates simple Gow! Meals for Busy Days.

Homemakers’ Club Legion James Carr John Tanner Thealth Stel McKinstry County HDA Inneth Feix

McKee to Speak at UW Business Conference

Paul B. McKee president of Pacific Power and Light will speak at a University of Wyoming business conference on February 28 at UW campus. Other speakers include T Barnes president of Barnes School of Commerce and Jack S Straub Ford Motor Company Denver.

Paul B. McKee Pacific Power and Light Company Wyoming Buena Colles Uwiy T. Barnes Barnes School of Commerce Denver Jean T. Doutt Unversity of Colorado Boulder Jack $§. Straub Ford Motor Company

Survey on Farmers Intentions for 1958 Crops

The USDA will conduct a farm and ranch survey to indicate intended plantings for the 1958 crop year. Questionnaires will be mailed to farmers and ranchers in late February, with each respondent receiving a summary after tabulation. Official state estimates are due for release on March 18, 1958.

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Statisticians Office Washington

Mickelson and Wasseburgs Travel Notes in Salt Lake City

Mr. and Mrs. James F. Mickelson are in Salt Lake City seeking medical treatment for Jimmy. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wasseburg are visiting Selo Lake City this week.

James F. Mickelson Salt Lake City Jimmy Donald Wasseburg Selo Lake City

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lowell BD. Twitchell Lions Club Newslets U.W Huancayo, Peru Huancayo Dan Schaffer Evanston Jack Saari Kemmerer Mrs Jack Duncan Glenn Austin Emery Spriggs Shool Auditorium Pink Calpet Wlan Florida Keith Thomson Tim Jim Leuschner Lardover Hills Maryland S Triangle Club National Safety Council Peggy Flvenild Champon Health and Safety Committee Ava Davis County Council Pinedele Casper Ava Homemakers Mardell Fear Carl Arbighit Larry Johnson The March of Dimes McKee UW Business Conference Commerce Alpha Kappa Psi Phi Gamma Nu Charles Stroh Alpha Kappa Psi Emmay Jo Spiegelberg Mundell College of Commerce and Industry Survey OF Farmers Intentions
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